Elma Public Library

The Elma Public Library is open to the public!  Please, remember to wear a mask for the safety of yourself and others. 

Curbside Pickup is still available - Click here for more information on how to place an order. 

Our New Open Hours (September 8th through December 31st, 2020):

Monday 12 - 8pm

Tuesday 10am - 6pm

Wednesday 12 - 8pm

Thursday 10am - 6pm

Friday 10am - 6pm

Saturday 10am - 4pm

Closed Sunday

Ongoing Fall Events

Take & Make Crafting for Kids -  We'll have free take-home crafting kits available at the library every week!  All materials (except glue) will be in each craft kit.  Stop in anytime we're open to pick up your kit and get crafting with your kiddos!

Virtual Storytime for Babies & Toddlers - Treat your little ones to songs and stories!  Tune in to Facebook Live with Ms. Kate at 10:30am on Tuesdays!  Click on the link, and we'll see you there!

Virtual Storytime for Preschoolers - Preschoolers can tune in for a Facebook Live Storytime with Ms. Kate on Thursdays at 10:30am!  Visit our Facebook page by clicking here.

***Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all library programming for the time being is taking place online.  Visit our Facebook page by clicking here.***  

University Express has gone online this semester!  Click here to view these great virtual presentations.  Check back frequently to see what has been added!

Virtual Teen Book Club - For ages 11-17.  Join us for a Virtual Teen Book Club on Zoom!  We're reading the graphic novel New Kid by Jerry Craft.  The Zoom meeting will take place on Monday, September 28th at 6:30pm.  We'll be doing a Mini Trivia Battle based on the book!  Have five book trivia questions ready, and we'll battle it out!  The winner will receive a brand new book!  If you need a copy of the book, we have some available at the Elma Library.  Stop by and ask for a copy!  If you're interested in participating, let us know so we can give you the Zoom login.  Give us a call at 652-2719.

Elma Library Virtual Book Club - This new book club selection is The Lying Game by Ruth Ware.  The meeting will take place virtually on Zoom on Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30pm!  Please sign up with your email address at the front desk or by calling 652-2719.  We'll provide you with a copy of the book and information about how to access the Zoom meeting.  All are welcome!

Halloween Happenings! - Decorate a pumpkin and display it outside the Elma Library!  Anyone who participates will receive a treat!  Starts October 19th and runs through Halloween.  You may bring your own pumpkin, or come in and we will give you one to decorate!

Zooming in the Pumpkin Patch with The Wondermakers! - Wednesday, October, 28th at 7:00pm.  Join us for a virtual performance to get you in the autumn spirit!  We'll learn about how the goblin tricks the gardener, the ogre makes mayhem, and how Grandma rolled down the mountain in a pumpkin!  Kids are encouraged to participate in the live Zoom performance!  Call 652-2719 to register and get the Zoom link.  Space is limited!

A new Virtual Learning/Homeschooling subject guide has been added to the Library website.  This is a great educational resource for any families and children learning from home this fall!  It features learning resources for all grade levels, as well as virtual tours of museums, zoos, aquariums and historical sites!  Click here to check it out!